Loss of skin firmness, the appearance of fine lines and pigmentation are every woman’s nightmare. Time cannot be stopped, of course, but modern therapeutic and surgical methods can slow it down a little. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation is the most widely used solution in cosmetology. It aims to restore collagen, the protein responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. Over time these qualities are lost. They can be restored in a variety of ways.
Non-surgical methods are the quickest. They aim to stimulate the formation of natural new collagen. They include fractional laser rejuvenation and laser skin resurfacing. The laser acts on the skin in a grid rather than a single beam, penetrating inwards and gently acting on the collagen. Resurfacing, in turn, treats the upper layers of the skin, removing dead areas, restoring the cellular composition and improving the tone, firmness and elasticity of the facial skin.
Photorejuvenation uses intense light waves and is considered one of the gentlest non-surgical methods. In a very short time, it regenerates cells, smooths wrinkles and removes pigmentation spots, rashes and thread veins. A deeper form of rejuvenation is called Thermage. This is radiofrequency energy that penetrates beneath the skin, raising the temperature of the cells and stimulating collagen renewal. A newer but already popular method is ELOS technology. It combines high-frequency current and light pulses that penetrate deep into the skin and renew the collagen layer.
Rejuvenation procedures are often carried out by injecting various preparations. The best known are hyaluronic acid, which “preserves” the skin, and Botox, which relaxes the facial expression muscles. Mesotherapy uses certain vitamins (ascorbic or nicotinic acid, thiamine) and proteins (collagen, elastin), which are also injected under the skin.
The natural ageing process can, of course, also be addressed surgically. The standard methods are well known. In Switzerland, however, Professor Sailer’s clinic (Klinik Professor Sailer) offers the professor’s own exclusive techniques. The most interesting of these is the reverse facelift. Its essence is that it lifts more than the skin and subcutaneous layers alone. This method completely changes the approach to rejuvenating an ageing face, as it achieves a long-lasting, natural result without visible scars.
The reverse facelift requires in-depth knowledge of the structure of the skull bones — and this is precisely what the professor has devoted more than 30 years to. He is one of the most experienced specialists in facial surgery, with more than 30,000 operations over his career. This impressive record enabled Professor Sailer to develop an aesthetic specialty as well, transferring his knowledge from one field to another. The idea is that, in a reverse facelift, the patient’s jaw is moved slightly forward. This procedure changes the sculpture of the face, and the skin tightens by itself. In addition, a double chin disappears, the corners of the mouth lift and the neckline is revealed.
Recovery takes about a month. This is a considered path rather than a quick fix, and such a significant step requires consultations with the professor himself, who, among other things, explores the reasons that lead his patients to choose this operation. This is professional ethics at work, and further confirmation that you are in the hands of an expert.
